Intro: Ivy Armitage, Instructional Para, Bellevue Public Schools, The more I use Classkick, the more I like it. #nebedchat #TEDUNO8560 Eileen Heller

A1. Since our assignment for student inventory I have used survey questions to identify learner needs and interests. Prior to that I only used face to face conversations. #nebedchat #TEDUNO8560 Eileen Heller

A1 continued: Combining surveys with face to face conversations helps me get to know my students on multiple levels. #nebedchat #TEDUNO8560 Eileen Heller

A2. First and foremost, I speak to my fellow educators and use them as a resource when I have a question about the needs of my students. #nebedchat #TEDUNO8560 Eileen Heller

A2 cont. I also like referring to an education group I am a member of on Facebook. It is educator.fyi, which is a platform for educators to ask questions and share experiences in the field. #nebedchat #TEDUNO8560 Eileen Heller

A2 cont. If necessary, I will sometimes refer to the state board of education site as well. (this is different for each state of course) i.e. Texas.gov for my home state and Nebraska.gov for this state #nebedchat #TEDUNO8560 Eileen Heller

A3. I am a big fan of using interactive white boards or “smartboards”. This technology tool allows me to interact with students in the classroom in a variety of ways.#nebedchat #TEDUNO8560 Eileen Heller

A3 cont. I can use it for showing videos or picture relevant to the lesson and even do multiple choice tests. It is an interactive way to get teachers/students involved in the lesson and allows accommodations for different learning styles. #nebedchat #TEDUNO8560 Eileen Heller

A3 cont. I can project information from my computer and write, highlight, underline, circle, etc. content that is most relevant to the lesson. #nebedchat #TEDUNO8560 Eileen Heller

BB. FINALLY! Definitely took longer than I wanted it to. #nebedchat #TEDUNO8560 Eileen Heller

A4 cont. Students are able to do this sometimes using pencil and paper and other times with use of iPads. Aside from the Classkick app I mentioned already, another great tool to use in the classroom for diversity is Seesaw. #nebedchat #TEDUNO8560 Eileen Heller

A4. I like to work with my students in ways that allow them to express themselves verbally, with written words, and pictures/art. Assignments that allow a little of each of these has proven more effective than using just one independently. #nebedchat #TEDUNO8560 Eileen Heller

A5. Depending on student need: if academic reach out to special education teacher, behavior need reach out to behavior teacher in your building, for speech reach out to speech pathologist, etc.#nebedchat #TEDUNO8560 Eileen Heller

A5 cont. If the need of the new student does not fall under a specific specialized category, then seek assistance and wisdom from veteran teachers in the building. #nebedchat #TEDUNO8560 Eileen Heller

A6 cont. Students who need the help get it in order to “level the playing field” so to speak and assist a student so that they are more educationally equal to their peers. #nebedchat #TEDUNO8560 Eileen Heller

A6. The whole purpose of the learning tool is a graduated process, not a crutch. #nebedchat #TEDUNO8560 Eileen Heller

A6 cont. The added help is then tapered as the student becomes a stronger, more independent learner and less dependent on the tools previously provided. #nebedchat #TEDUNO8560 Eileen Heller